Penetration Tester Manager

Nviso; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training budget

10 days professional development every

Home office possibilities

Flexible working hours

Team events

Personal coach

32 holidays

Flex Reward Plan

Résumé du poste

NVISO is seeking a Penetration Tester Manager to lead a team of testers in delivering security assessments for client IT networks and applications. You will plan, coordinate, and execute engagements, ensuring quality delivery while mentoring staff.

The role blends leadership, project management, and client-facing duties, driving methodology improvements, developing proposals, and maintaining clear stakeholder reporting.

Qualifications

• Citizenship in one of the NATO member states.
• Technical proficiency in penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management skills and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage a team of penetration testers to plan, coordinate, and execute testing activities.
• Provide mentorship, conduct performance reviews, and support career growth.
• Coordinate penetration testing projects based on risk and impact; allocate resources.
• Interact with clients to understand security requirements and present findings.
• Develop testing methodologies, tools, and standardized procedures.
• Create clear reports detailing vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation steps.

Connaissances

Penetration testing

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Description du poste

It all starts with the mission: NVISO is here to protect European society from potentially devastating cyber attacks! This means we offer cyber security services to private and governmental organizations to help them better prepare for, prevent, detect and respond to cyber security incidents.

All of this is built on four fundamental values that define who we are: We are Proud, We Break Barriers, We Care and No BS!

What will you do?

The Penetration Tester Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of penetration testers to conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities in customer applications and IT infrastructure. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing penetration testing activities, ensuring qualitative service delivery.

As a Penetration Tester Manager, you are responsible for:

1.Leadership & People Management

• Ability to build an inclusive, high-performing team culture focused on ownership and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical security professionals
• Ability to coach team members, provide constructive feedback, and support career growth
• Experience conducting performance reviews, setting goals, and managing individual development plans
• Strong conflict-resolution and stakeholder-management skills
• Plan and execute penetration tests on various IT assets, including networks, applications, and systems.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

3. Project Management:

• Coordinate and prioritize penetration testing projects based on risk and business impact.
• Develop project plans, set timelines, and allocate resources effectively.

4. Client Interaction:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients to understand their security requirements.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear and understandable manner to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create and present proposals to clients based on the needs of the clients

5. Tool and Methodology Development:

• Challenge the status quo on how we perform penetration testing and actively lead changes within the organization to strategically implement changes
• Evaluate and implement new penetration testing tools and methodologies to enhance the effectiveness of the team.
• Contribute to the development of standardized testing procedures.

6. Documentation:

• Create comprehensive and clear reports detailing vulnerabilities, risks, and recommended remediation strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of testing activities, methodologies, and results

Requirements

• You hold citizenship in one of the 32 NATO member states.
• Technical proficiency in penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

What do we offer

At NVISO, we care. We are committed to offering you a highly competitive remuneration package including financial and non-financial components:

• A training budget of 10.000€ and 10 days every two years
• Working and learning from the best people in the European cyber security industry. We have multiple SANS Instructors working at NVISO, our staff has presented at popular hacking conferences (BlackHat,BruCON, OWASP,etc) and all of our technical staff can acquire deep technical security certifications (GSE, GXPN, GREM, GCFA, OSCP,etc)
• An entrepreneurial and agile company, where you will be stimulated and supported in driving new initiatives (either through internal innovation or by improving our service offering), without losing sight of having fun!
• Regular team-building and fun events throughout the year;
• Our commitment to coach and counsel you and help you grow; each employee receives a personal coach within the team, whose role is to ensure your well-being and helps you grow in your career!
• Flexible working hours and home office possibilities
• Flex Reward Plan
• 32 holidays